Dominican Republic Drives Columbus Memorial Funding
The 75th anniversary ceremonies for Columbus remain beneath Santo Domingo’s Cathedral are led by President Rafael Trujillo. The cross shaped Columbus Memorial lighthouse construction stalls due to late payments promised by 21 Pan American Union nations at the Ciudad Trijido site donated by the Dominican Republic.
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Christopher Columbus
Cathedral of
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Rafael Trujillo
Columbus Memorial
Pan American Union
Ciudad Trijido
New Look to Mingle With Old in Auto Industry
David J. Wilkie reports on a reshaped auto industry scene where established firms and new entrants align with revived branding. The piece cites leadership shifts, market repositioning, and future bets across major manufacturers and startups.
Tax Take to Increase in New York City
Tax plans loom as state and local officials discuss higher revenues after a busy summer period. The push aims to fund public services while addressing budget gaps amid ongoing economic concerns.
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Wy Dam Wanou
New York
Priests Expose Torture Tactics by Red Chinese in Peiping
Two Catholic priests, Father Maurice Kavanagh of Wesford Ireland and Father Joseph Schyns of Brussels, recount brutal torture at Chinese authorities in Peiping. They describe beard pulling, ear torments, chained limbs, and prolonged confinement during 14 months of alleged torture before expulsion.
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Hong Kong
Maurice Kavanegh
Wesford
Ireland
Joseph Schyns
Brussels
Peiping
Kavanagh
Father Schyns
Bath
China
Unwanted Child Dies After Broomstick Beating
Chicago police say a 24 year old mother beat her child with a broomstick and belt claiming she did not want him any more. The boy died in hospital soon after. The mother said she became angry after the child soiled himself and she was separated from the husband, with the father serving in Korea.
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Chicago
Korea
Arthur Dixon
Eleanor
Eve
Jeremy
Sam
Chen
Boys Town in Hanoi aids Vietnamese orphans
In Hanoi, the Boys Town institution run by Catholic priests and sisters cares for orphans from Vietminh and French Union areas. Father Paul Seitz hopes Boys Town can house 1,000 war orphans someday, currently with about 450 residents.
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Hanot
Indo-China
Hanoi
Ying
Paul Seitz
Paris Foreign Missions
Bors
Six Shot In Barroom Brawl Leaves Six In Hospitals
Six people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a bar-room altercation at Dingess. Police found Spaulding's Beer Hall closed on arrival and learned more as investigations continued. Kelly Browning of Dingess faced drunkenness charges while others named include Ersel Wellman Earl Meade Mrs Rhoda Meade Harless Grubb and Clarence Barrett of Braeholm Logan County. Wellman suffered severe injuries including loss of an eye and critical condition was reported.
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Ersel Wellman
Earl Meade
Rhoda Meade
Harless Grubb
Dingess
Clarence Barrett
Braeholm
Logan County
Wellman
Logan Gen
Father of nine electrocuted at Boone County mine
Chester A. Williamson, 38, of Sharples, was operating a mine locomotive when his shoulder touched a trolley wire carrying 250 volts at Boone County Coal Corp. No. 2 mine in Sharples. The accident killed him instantly. he left nine children.
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Logan LM
Boone County Coal Corp
Sharples
Chester A. Williamson
Eleanor and Eve confront troubled family ties in Beckley
In Raleigh County Beckley a domestic crisis centers on Eleanor and her adopted daughter Eve as hidden deceptions unfold. Eleanor confronts past ties with Eve while Jeremy and Nance navigate strained loyalties, bringing long buried questions about adoption and trust to a tense head. The scene plays out amid court notices and local notices listed in the Beckley paper.
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Eleanor
Jeremy
Sam
Eve
Nance
Jerémy
West Virginia
Raleigh County
Kelly
Gladys Kelly
van Hunter
Butts
M. C
Capitol
Charleston
Public Service Commission of
Layton Banch
Ps.c. M.C
Arnett
Loter
Dennis Kincaid
Amet. W. Va
Jetschen
Snake Catcher Hired at Oil Refinery Site
The Standard Vacuum Oil refinery near town employed Julio Desebrook a 66 year old snake catcher to remove puff adders and other deadly reptiles harassing workers on the 17 million dollar project He has 40 years of experience and has caught snakes nearly five feet long He is allowed to sell the snakes he captures and his presence aims to prevent walkouts by laborers and technicians.
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Standard Vacuum Oil
Julio Desebrook
South Africa
Desebrook
Farewell Mrs A M Farewell Turns 100 Amid Church Planting
Mrs A M Farewell celebrates her 100th birthday by planting a tree at the site of the new United Church. Mayor Michael Starr and other dignitaries attend the ceremony, extending city congratulations.
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Wreonwwa
Canada
A. M. Farewell
United Church
Michael Starr
Colineil
Ear hears through tiny hair movement, scientist says
American scientist Dr. Hallowell Davis argues the inner ear contains an electric battery and hair-cell movements convert mechanical energy into electrical currents. He explains how minute vibrations in hair cells trigger nerve impulses, solving how sound initiation occurs from subatomic-scale motions.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Hallowell Davis
Central Institute For the Deaf
St. Louis
Davis
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Repair Service and Various Home Trades Listed
An assortment of service ads including repair of vacuum cleaners sewing machines and radios, plumbing and septic services, termite control, moving storage for long distance, landscaping tractor work and cleaning, with contact numbers and addresses across Beckley West Virginia and nearby towns.
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del Mar Beauty Shop
Shew
Neville Stin
Jin's Band Laundry
A. C. Kinzer
E. Silverman
Raleigh County Bank
Virgil's
Gene B. Church
Wright
Crab Orchard
Landers
Oakwood Ave
Beckley
Foster Hardware
L. M. Neal
Sqshia Plumbing
Sophia
John W. Eye
Neville ST
Lovitz
Dak Bilasi
Mount Hope
Mullens
W.va
Crescent Road
Seorge Washington
F. A. Carter
Cam Thompson
Hupfmaster Piney
WW Rug Company
Charlestos
Cali
Knceton
Bill Hessel
Mountain State
James Diz
Cooper Asfer
Iwis Transfer. CO
Valley Drive
East Rainelle
W. Va
McCarthy
Barboursville Clay Manufacturing Company
Barboursville
Carolina
United States
Beckley Safe Driving School
Sunset Addition
Fayetteville,w. Va
Oak Hill
Job ad seeks young woman for hosiery and accessory department
A newspaper notice seeks a young woman, 2% find? 30, to manage the hosiery and accessory department. Previous experience required, must be neat and well dressed, efficient and sales minded, and willing to work. Excellent starting salary and company benefits. Apply in person to Mr. Fowler.
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Mr. Fowler
Montgomery Ward gift card sales boost during holiday season
Advertisement lists Gold personalized Christmas cards from Montgomery Ward with sample offers and profit promises. Also promotes exclusive gifts, assorted card packs, and approvals with samples, plus job notices for waitresses and cooks at local venues.
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Herald
Wayne
Dept
Cleveland
Cardinal Craftsmen
Cincinnati
Lincoln Logs
Shady Spring
Ramey's Sweet Shop
Beckley Theatre
Elks Club
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Alrview
Memorial Hutthouse
Remai
Santo Domingo Cathedral
David J. Wilkie
Detroit
Census Bureau
National Industria
ConsSome
Les
Trust Co
Department of Commerce
U. S. Internal Revenue Bureau
National Industrial Conference Board
Inomé
Leely
uIne Doatl
Boys Town
Beckley Post Herald & Sunday Register
The
Raleigh Register Daily
Post Office
Ie Register
Elsie Mack Features Syndicate
Incl
Esta Spence
Arthur E. Allen
Vivian D. Allen
Leslie R. Carter
Ray Fink
Faye Farley
Floyd M. Sayre
Means Lumber Company
City OF Beckley
Municipal Corporation
Arthur
Arthur E Allen
Arthur FE. Allen
Vivian D. Aen
Main Street
Benjamin D. Vissue
Circuit Court
Vivian C. Allen
Vivian D Allen
Faye’ Farley
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City OF
I Municipal Corporation
Benjamin D. Tissue
R.R
Sofarley
Maude Anna
Maxwell Hill
Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home
Maxwell Hill Baptist Church
L. W. Stanley
Henry Smith
Sunset Memorial Park
Henry Kent
Jack Wood
Curtis Martin
Bill Nunn
Dewey Turner
Clyde Williams
W. E. Harvey
Dave Mathews
A. J. Lilly
Dale Dixon
Tom Martin
Gilmer Lilly
Russell Lilly
Feed Lilly
Dr. Broaddus
Dr. Vaughn
S. 5. Goode
J. L. Allen
R. B. Coburn
Ray Ellison
KC. Butler
Charlie Pennington
Thomas Honaker
Don Miller
Quesenberry
Webh
Maggie Ee
Florence Youn
Harry Whitlock
Marscott
Dial
Beckley Marietta Paint CO
South Oakwood Ave
W.E. Harvey
Call Vergil Clark
Earl Hendrick
W. A. Callahan
Montgomery Ward
Milton ‘Young
G. C Hart
Fr Phona
nFurance Company
J.B. Thomas
Los Angeles
Southern W. Va Auto Chub Beckley Hotel
Beckley Glass Co
Alex N. Breckinridge
North Oakwood
Beckley Music & Electric CO
South Fayette St
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